Final answer:
Options (a) 'Tongue of my consciousness', and (b) 'Flashing knife blade of crystal' contain figurative language that could be considered imagery, yet without context, it's uncertain if they describe English. Option (c) 'Island grown' evokes a sense of origin. If none appeal to the senses in the context of describing English, option (d) 'None of the above' could be correct.
Step-by-step explanation:
In answering the question on identifying phrases of imagery used to describe English, we look for language that appeals to the senses. Imagery can apply to any of the senses like sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell. While phrases or complete sentences commonly contain imagery, even a single word can sometimes evoke the senses.
The options provided are:
- a) "Tongue of my consciousness"
- b) "Flashing knife blade of crystal"
- c) "Island grown"
- d) None of the above
Upon review, option (a) 'Tongue of my consciousness' makes use of figurative language to evoke a sense of self and speech and could be considered a form of imagery. Option (b) 'Flashing knife blade of crystal' vividly appeals to the visual sense with the use of descriptive adjectives and could be imagery. However, without further context, it's challenging to determine if these phrases specifically describe English or have been used in a different context. Therefore, without context, it would be speculative to confirm they are indeed used to describe English. The same goes for option (c) 'Island grown' which can evoke the sense of origin and nature but needs more context to be considered a form of imagery describing English. If none of the options fit the context of describing English in a way that appeals to the senses, then option (d) 'None of the above' could be the correct answer.